Psychologists who devised CIA torture programme sued

The American Civil Liberties Union sued two psychologists who devised the CIAs Bush-era interrogation programme on 13 October saying they encouraged the agency to adopt torture as official policy and made millions of dollars in the process. Oct 14, 2015

Kanye West for President? Obama has some words of advice

President Barack Obama poked a little fun at rapper Kanye West on 10 October for saying he planned to run for the White House and offered some tongue-in-cheek advice on how to achieve a successful political career. Oct 11, 2015

US to cooperate with Cuba on marine sanctuary

US Secretary of State John Kerry was in Chile on 5 October to strengthen President Obamas commitment to the development of marine sanctuaries in the United States and abroad, as part of an international forum at the coastal town of Vina del Mar. Oct 6, 2015

Kunduz bombing: MSF call for investigation after US air strike kills 19

MSF (Médecins Sans Frontières) demanded an immediate explanation on 3 October, after an airstrike hit a hospital run by the humanitarian organisation in the Afghan city of Kunduz. At least 19 people were killed in what the US military called possible collateral damage in the battle to oust Taliban insurgents. Oct 4, 2015